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Posted by: David Danesh, DMD, MPH, MS on Nov 09, 2026

Noticing white, yellow or brown spots on your child’s adult teeth? Learn about molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH), a common condition that can make teeth more sensitive, prone to cavities and easier to damage.

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Before You Buy an AI Toy: 6 Things to Check

Thinking about buying an AI-powered toy for your child? Learn six important questions to ask about privacy, safety and how the toy interacts with kids, plus practical tips for setting boundaries and making informed decisions before bringing one home.

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AI Toys: Are They Right for Your Child?

AI-powered toys can talk, learn and even act like friends—but are they safe for kids? Learn about the potential risks, including privacy and emotional attachment, and what parents should consider before bringing an AI toy home.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Managing Lymphatic Flow Disorders: Expanding Care Through Collaboration

Sep 11, 2020

Lymphatic disorders in children are rare conditions that arise when this system is disrupted by either abnormal development, injury, or as a result of some types of cardiac disease. These conditions can result in significant losses in important proteins, electrolytes and other nutritional elements. Read More

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Leaky Stool? Hard Stool? No Stool? It Could Be Functional Constipation

Aug 17, 2020

Functional constipation occurs in children who have constipation that cannot be explained by a typical cause. Learn more about the behavioral issues and treatment options associated with this kind of constipation. Read More

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Kids and ATVs: How to Help Prevent Severe Injuries

Aug 12, 2020

Although there has been a decline in ATV-related injuries in recent years in the United States, children younger than 12 years make up almost half of ATV-related head and neck injuries. Read More

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Your Child Needs a Bone Marrow Transplant: What's Next?

Jul 23, 2020

Children requiring a bone marrow transplant are referred to a pediatric transplant center. Such centers have experience performing transplants and caring for children, adolescents and young adults after they receive a bone marrow transplant. Read More

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Baby Product Safety: Confessions of a New Mom

Jul 21, 2020

As first-time parents of a handsome 4-month-old boy, my husband and I are trying to do everything right when it comes to safety and the products we use in our home. Read More

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4 Ways to Encourage Motor Development in Baby's First Year

Jul 09, 2020

Within the first year of life, your baby will develop critical motor skills that help them make small movements, hold up their head, sit up-right, crawl and eventually walk. As a caregiver, there are many things you can do to encourage them reach these milestones. Read More

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Blood Draws for Children: Keep Calm and Stay S.A.F.E.

Jun 30, 2020

The idea of getting blood drawn can be scary and it is not unusual for children to cry or be a little resistant during their visit to the lab. To help with this, Nationwide Children's Hospital Laboratory Services created the S.A.F.E. (Safe Area for Everyone) Program. Read More

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Poor Posture: Fixing It Before It Becomes a Problem

Jun 25, 2020

Our posture and alignment are extremely important to our bodies and how they work. If we slump forward, slouch and have our shoulders rounded forward these muscles will suffer. Read More